Ogun Monarch, Residents Seek Establishment of Customs Training School in Domain
James Sowole in Abeokuta The traditional ruler of a border town in Ogun State, Onimeko of Imeko, Oba Benjamin Alabi Olanite, and residents of the town have appealed to the
In a border town of Ogun State, the traditional ruler, Oba Benjamin Alabi Olanite, and residents have urged the federal government to establish a training school for the Nigeria Customs Service. This appeal was made during a press conference marking the 2026 Imeko Festival, held to celebrate the town's historical significance as a frontier community.
The community leaders, including academician Professor Anthony Asiwaju, Dr. Dele Ogunsiji, and former Commissioner for Women Affairs, emphasized the educational challenges faced by the residents. Oba Olanite highlighted Imeko's crucial role in Nigeria's border administration since the colonial era, proposing the establishment of a customs or immigration training institution. The community is prepared to support the project with land and other resources.
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